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When does acquired immunity occur?
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Mainly after birth: As soon as we get exposed to external proteins, immune system continues to develop and form antibodies of its own, at times in the mother's womb, baby can start producing antibodies against strange proteins in rare instances such Rh incompatibility disorders, rare
Answered 11/16/2015
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